Kawasaki’s 2010 Motorcyles

Big Green has released the details of the 2010 model line today, and some of the changes are pretty nice. Some of them are simply…meh.

2010 ZX10R

First up is the 2010 ZX-10R Ninja. This is one of the “Meh” entries in the lineup. Not much new to talk about here. They’ve modified the bodywork a little bit. They’ve changed the steering damper to a new–and presumably better–one. And they’ve painted the muffler black. Other than that, next year’s ZX-10R is pretty much status quo ante.

My best advice is to wait for a year if you want a big Ninja. Supposedly, Kawasaki is gonna put the bike through a complete redesign for the 2011 model year. Until then, the new Ninja is pretty much what the old Ninja was.

2010 Versys

Another “meh” is the 2010 Versys. It has new headlights, that kind of have a BMW R1200R kind of feel. But it’s is, again, pretty much the same bike as this year’s.

I think we’re done with the “Meh” bikes in the line-up, though.

2010 Concours14

There are some nice changes to Kawasaki’s premier sports tourer. Not, unfortunately, some of the changes rumored earlier this year, like the night vision and HUD I wrote about a while ago. Instead, the Connie gets something called KTRC, Kawasaki’s first-ever traction control system. Also new is the the K-ACT II anti-lock braking system to control those panic stops, a larger windscreen to solve the complaints about the effectiveness of wind management, bodywork redesigned for better heat management, heated grips, upgraded suspension, and new Bridgestone tires.

Oh, and it’s blue. Blue is nice.

2010 Z1000

The Z1000 is the bike where major changes have occurred. The current incarnation of the Z1000 is OK…but just OK. Nice, but the power is kind of soft and squishy. The new Z1000 looks like a big step forward. It’s pretty much a completely new motorcycle, in fact.

First, the engine is completely new. It’s a 1043cc I-4 power plant adapted from the ZX10R, and it provides 136HP and 91lb-ft of torque. That’s a serious improvement over the current incarnation’s 953cc mill from the ZX-9. That means noticeably better acceleration, and improved top-end speed.

Next, the steel backbone frame is gone, replaced by an all-aluminum frame with a monocoque main spar. Fuel storage is now beneath the seat, so the narrower frame and changed fuel tank offers a narrower profile for better knee gripping. That’s helped by the narrow bottom and flared top of the…uh, whatever the thing on top now is, instead of a fuel tank.

There are lots of suspension changes, too, with the rear suspension being an all-new “horizontal” design, and more aggressive front-end geometry.

The styling has been updated, too, giving it a noticeable B-King vibe, but whether that’s a good thing or not is in the eye of the beholder.

2009 Tokyo Motor Show

Motorcycle-USA’s Ken Hutchison is at the Tokyo Motor Show this week, and he’s got a round-up of the show at MC-USA;s web site. You can read it here. I have. What a bore-fest this thing sounds like.

Kawasaki’s not even there. Harley-Davidson is there, but Buell Motorcycles make up a big part of their display, which makes them look sort of stupid. Again. I’m surprised they didn’t force Erik to go, and just stand there weeping publicly, while Harley executives bashed a couple of 1125Rs with sledgehammers.

Other than that, it sounds like everybody was showing off “Green power, maaaan!” and “Save the planet, maaaan!” technology.

Over at Yamaha the big presentation featured the ‘Art of Engineering’. In this philosophy the hot topics were the Smart Power scooter and bicycle-styled experimental vehicles on display in front of the true core of Yamaha’s business: The V-Max R1, Road Star cruiser, new YZ450F and, of course, the world-conquering YZR-M1 MotoGP machine.

Apparently everybody there was really agog over this:

Yamaha ECf

Wow. I just keep looking at it, because I keep trying to think of something I hate more. And I can’t.

I have no doubt the Japanese love it, though. They probably think it’d be a really fun way to wind down after finishing their latest rape comic. Or maybe an easy way to zip home instead of being packed into the subway like sardines during their commute. Just a silent, environmentally-friendly way to get home, followed by watching a TV game show that involves contestants sitting in freezing water while their testicles are crushed in an electric vice.

Yeah, the Japanese enjoy a lot of weird crap, so I bet they adore this monstrosity.

2010 HONDA CB TWISTER PRESS RELEASE

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the 100% endemic 2-wheeler accessory of the Honda Motor Company, Japan – the world’s better architect of 2-wheelers, today apparent its attack into the accumulation articulation through the barrage of its aboriginal honda CB twister 110 cc bike CB Bewilderment in the attendance of chief Honda officials.

Living up to the appearance aspirations of Indian bike customers, honda CB twister ewilderment offers style, incomparable performance, acceptable breadth and accessibility at an affordable cost. The new age administration of the bike is aggressive from apple trend CB1000R. The screenless layered avant-garde cowl, clear headlight, amphibian ancillary cowl, able-bodied ammunition tank, aciculate rear with abbreviate tail, multi reflector appendage lamp, abbreviate muffler and bisected alternation case makes the bike appearance figure in the segment.

CB Bewilderment will be the best in chic in agreement of dispatch & aces up. The honda CB twister bewilderment is able with all new 110 cc engine, carrying 9BHP of power. The adamant accompanying aqueduct anatomy & V-shaped admixture auto provides adherence and enhances the maneuverability. Tubeless tyres are the different affection of CB Twister, for the aboriginal time in the segment.

The addition of this bike will actualize a new articulation and aggrandize the 2-wheeler bazaar in India. Powered with 110cc engine, CB Bewilderment will bear a breadth of 70 kms per litre*. The bike is able with aliment chargeless array & adhesive air clarify for added convenience. Strictly adhering to the BS-III norms which will appear into aftereffect from April 2010, CB Bewilderment would be one of the best ambiance affable bike. CB Bewilderment is targeted at the barter who aspire for appearance and achievement forth with basal needs of breadth and abundance in apprenticed budget.

The amount angel for ex exhibit Delhi is Approx Rs. 42,000/- (Kick Drum)

CB Twister, depicts world’s latest trend with incomparable performance. The prefix “CB” has been acquired from Honda’s beautiful world-trend alternation emblematic naked sports and the chat “Twister” depicts bouncing apprehension with abundant strength. Taking the afflatus for Drawing from the iconic CB1000R design.

The CB Bewilderment is activity to hit the Indian anchorage by end of February 2010. The bike will be accessible in three variants;

1. Kick Drum Alloy

2. Self Drum Alloy

3. Self Disc Admixture (with 240 mm avant-garde disc brake)

All variants will be accessible in bristles agitative colors i.e. Pearl Amber Yellow, Candy Sonic Green, Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Siena Red and Pearl Fuji Blue.

Excerpts from Company officials:

“Honda has been able to accomplish the cogent milestones because of its focus on developing articles that accommodated the expectations and aspirations of the customers. Honda has connected to acquaint avant-garde models with avant-garde technology and adorable appearance that are additionally ambiance friendly” – Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, Operating Officer, Southwest Asia Honda Motor Co. and President & CEO, Honda Siel Car India & Honda Motor India

“We will abide to accommodate agitative articles & advance the amplification in anniversary two wheeler segment. The CB Bewilderment meets the new age customers’ appeal distinctively “value for money”. The bike is a absolute aggregate of new age appearance and incomparable achievement with economy. With the latest acid bend technology, the bike is apprenticed to aggrandize the 100-110cc articulation further.” – Mr. Shinji Aoyama, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd.

“The CB Bewilderment will be accessible to barter by end of February 2010. With never apparent afore in the articulation new age style, incomparable performance, abridgement of 70 Kms / Ltr*, we apprehend to advertise 2.20 lac units in the year 2010 -11” – explained during the new artefact presentation by Mr. N.K.Rattan, Operating Head, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd

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KAWASAKI NINJA 250CC FULL ORIGINAL BODY REVIEWS

After the start the long expected Kawasaki Ninja waited 250 R in India, Jaipurites on the local start. The day will come after 12 days of the country wide introduction. Our team has the desired information and reached the Bajaj Probiking Showroom in the heart of Jaipur. The baby Ninja indicated, both in the colors, black and green, in the Showroom. Showroom manager Jagjeet Singh Rathore told us a very interesting thing over Ninja. The two-lamp headlights kawasaki Ninja 250 R becomes with Running Day time lamps (DRL loaded) for security. This is an interesting function, into international bikes. Kawasaki equipped is Ninja 250 R full lining: Sexy the baby comes with full front lining.

The lining is only like international sport Bikes. The car color, lindgrün and black, is painted mask, before full lining, fender in front, tank and partner seat. On the remainder of the bicycle parts, black treatment is above all done to fork on mufflers and in front. Kawasaki uses at least stick ring on that bicycle one at the tank (Kawasaki mono gram) and on second airscoops (Ninja sticker). Frontal view of the bicycle is only crowned like wild owl, that as a king. The dual Head lamps like eyes owl looks. The two-lamp headlights kawasaki Ninja 250 R becomes with Running Day time lamps (DRL loaded) for security. This is an interesting function, which is equipped in international Bikes. The rear view mirrors are installed on the mask.
The rear view mirrors are in black and come in a singular size. There a large windshield is, in order to protect the driver. Front turn signals are airscoops into more compactly size. The instrument panel is a large disappointment for the style crazy driver the bicycle as sport analog console. There are three telecommunications portions the house to speedometers, tachometers, trip odometers and tank announcement.
The middle shows speed and kilometer put back, while the left side meter shows rpm and right on this side meter fuel shows in the tank with low battery indicators left. Apart from the fact, turn signals high beam, small fuel consumption, small oil, high oil temperature and suffocated air cleaner indicators in red, green and blue background lighting at the point of the cluster set. Tie-clip on steering wheel gives it for a better long trip. The characteristic of the vehicle must be only placed on the mask.
This is heut a common characteristic to day in the sport of bikes. Kawasaki Ninja 250 R comes with rear seats into green (only in green car color). The seat is lockable. The rear university Trak hides twin Sided Swing arm fork under the framework. Possibly you have an exact view of the back only. The seat attitude for the riders, drivers and front seat passengers, is sporty. But in the back seize rail is missing. That is, the partner must fall on the drivers, in order to ensure a safe trip. However Fußrasten for the drivers are provided in chrome finish. LED lamp tail and stung size of tail bowl is eyecatche

Specification:

Starting Electric Start

Wheel Base 1400 mm

Tyre Size 110/70 R17, 130/70 R17

wheel Type ALLOYS

Fuel Efficiency/Fuel Economy 42 kmpl

Fuel Capacity 18.2

Fuel Reserve 4.8

Fuel Type Petrol

Engine Type Four stroke, DOHC, liquid cooling

Displacement 249cc

Compression Ratio 11.3:1

Maximum Power 32Bhp@11000rpm

Maximum Torque 22 Nm@8,200 rpm

Cylinder Bore 62 mm

Stoke 41.2mm

Ignition Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)

Dimensions Length 2,085mm

Height 1,115mm

Width 715mm

Clearance 135mm

Saddle Height 790mm

Curb Weight 172 kg

Total Weight 374

Chassis Tube diamond, Steel

Brakes Front 290MM Hydraulic Disk,

Rear 220MM Dual-piston Disc.

Suspension Front Hydraulic Telescopic Fork,

Rear Uni-Trak Twin Sided Swing Arm Aluminum

Clutch Wet multiple disc

Gear Box 6 Manual

2010 CR&S Duu Cruiser

Buell Motorcycles may be gone, but their influence lives on in this new cruiser from CR&S, which will available in limited numbers–and only in Europe, alas–for 2010.

2010 CR&S Duu Cruiser

Notice, if you will, the underslung exhaust and odd side pods, so reminiscent of the Buell 1125R. It even has a V-Twin powerplant. Air cooled. With push rods.

The similarity ends there, however. The engine isn’t a re-engineered Evo, but a massive 1,916cc v-twin motor. The side pods house the headlights, rather than air scoops for the (non-existent) radiator.

The company showed this off as a concept bike in August, but apparently it was a pretty concrete concept. It had to be if they’re ready to produce it now.

They haven’t released any figures on weight or horsepower/torque, but it certainly looks beefy with that huge engine filling up the space under the tank.

At €20,000 (about $35,000 at today’s rate of exchange), it certainly is a pricey beast, but since they’ll be making about…oh, let’s say 50 or so of these bikes over the next year, I’m sure they’ll find the buyers they need to take it off the factory’s hands.

2010 BMW R-Series Motorcycles

By far the most popular search that leads people to this site, is a search for the rumored variants of the BMW R1200RT for 2010, such as “R1300RT”, or R1250RT”. Everyone seems to want to know what the 2010 version of the BMW R-bikes are going to be.

Well, now we know. It’s the R1200RT, and R1200GS.

2010 BMW R1200RT

BMW announced today that the 2010 R-Series bikes will all sport a DOHC Boxer motor derived from the Hp2 Sport. Unlike the HP2 Sport, however, the R Engine will rev lower, and put out less horsepower.

So, the horsepower figure for the R-series Boxer will remain unchanged at 110HP, but torque will increase by 3lb-ft to 88lb-ft at an unchanged 6,000RPM, for faster acceleration. The redline will increase to 8,500 RPM from the current 8,000rpm.

The R1200RT will receive an updated fairing and windscreen, designed to offer better wind protection. The instrument panel has also been updated, with redesigned instruments and a visor to help keeps the sun’s glare off a bit better. Also updated are the handlebar controls, with the old-style paddle turn signals on each side being replaced by standard turn signals. An additional control is a rotary thumbwheel on the left handgrip to allow the rider to cycle through all the stereo options without taking his hand off the grip. The stereo itself gets rid of BMW’s CD player, although a jack is provided for external audio sources.

2010 BMW R1200GS

TheR1200GS is visually unchanged from the previous year’s model, except for the cylider covers, which have two bolts, instead of four. The new engine, on the other hand also gets the 110HP output, and increase of 5 horsies over last year’s. There’s also an accessory LED headlight for a few extra bucks.

Overall, the change to the DOHC engine doesn’t provide as much oomph as I would have expected, considering that the HP2 engine actually puts out 130HP in the HP2. I would’ve thought that BMW would have added more ponies to the R-series boxer, rather than upping the torque a bit.

I’m also a little disappointed in the new styling for the R1200RT. I think last year’s version looked better, and came in better colors than white, beige and two-tone gray and white. Overall, I suspect that GS afficionados will be a bit more pleased with the 2010 update than their RT brethren.

There’s tons of detail available from BMW about the new models in PDF format, which you can acquire here for the GS, and here for the RT.

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EICMA Goodies

The new bikes are now being officially unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan, and it’s a nice crop so far. Ducati and MV Agusta have made the big splashes today, with MV showing off the 2010 F4, and Ducati releasing the long-awaited Multistrada, as well as the Hypermotard 1100 EVO.

Click on any of the pics below to enlarge.

2010 MV Agusta F4

Let’s start with the 2010 MV Agusta F4. MV Agusta says that they’ve updated the Tamburini design to a more modern look. If by modern, you mean “acutely angled and sort of ugly”, well, I guess they did. There’s lots of improvements under the fairing though, getting an additional 3 HP out of a 3cc smaller 998cc engine, and shedding 22lbs of dead weight. It also comes with a 8-level traction control system, a new chassis, swingarm, and 4-1 exhaust system.

2010 Ducati Multistrada

The 2010 Ducati Multistrada has a new 150HP engine pushing 417lbs down the road. The new powerplant is called the Testastretta 11° engine, and comes with a nice slipper clutch, because while a slipper clutch might not be a usual requirement for an on-road enduro bike, it should be for a Ducati.

There will be three variants of the Multistrada:

• The 1200 base model with ABS brakes,
• The 1200S with the new Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) system and Öhlins suspension components,
• And, the 1200S Touring with all the above and hard bags.

2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP

“Hypermotard” always seems like some sort of non-PC epithet you’d call a developmentally disabled dirt-biker, But the Europeans seem to disagree, so we’ll use their unflattering word for the Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO. It’s got 95HP and weighs 379lbs, which is 15.5 less than last year. There’s also an EVO SP model. It’s got an upgraded suspension, with an Öhlins setup in back and Marzocchi forks up front.

2010 Ducati 848 Dark

Finally, Ducati released a poor man’s 848, called the 848 Dark. It should retail for about $1,000 less than the base model of the 848. Nobody seems sure yet how they’ve downgraded it from the “base” model. But if you want a cheap, black Ducati 848, here you go.

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Preview NEW HONDA TIGER 300CC a.k.a CB300RSpecification of HONDA TIGER 300CC a.k.a CB300R4 Cycle DOHC Engine, Single Cylinder, Air CooledEngine Cylinder: 291,6ccEngine Power: 26,53HP @ 7.500 rpmMax Torque: 2,81kgf.m @ 6.000 rpmPGM-FI Electronic InjectionTransmission: 6 speedIgnition Type: Electric StarterBattery: 12V ? 6AhTank Capacity: 18 litres (2 litres reserved)Chassis Type: Diamond/Berco

2010 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V

oto Guzzi has announced the newest generation of their Norge sport-tourer, the Norge 8V. New for 2010 is a new 1200cc L-twin with 4 valves per cylinder, as well as a redesigned fairing for better heat management and weather protection, and some more comfort features.

The Italian Eagle’s press release describes the new generation of the Norge in glowing terms, but that’s all PR stuff, so, if you want to read it, it’s below the fold.

There are few spoecs available yet, but MG claims 83lb-ft of torque at 5,800RPM, and “more than 100HPin power, all at a maximum rpm nearly that of an automobile”, whatever that means. The gearbox has six speeds, and seat height is 31.5 inches.

It’s certainly a pretty bike–all the MGs are–but at 100HP, it’s the least sporty of the sport-tourers. And, of course, here in the US, dealer network support is even sparser than BMW’s.